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Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan pie bars with a gluten free flour and date base are a twist on traditional pecan pie. Loaded with pecans and lots of flavour. 
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Cookies and Cakes, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine gluten free

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 pan

Ingredients
  

  • 80 g dates, soaked and drained
  • 70 g white rice flour
  • 40 g tapioca starch
  • 40 g sorghum flour
  • 50 g almond flour
  • 3 g psyllium husk powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 100 g butter, cold
  • 2 tbsp water, cold

For the Pecan Topping

  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 60 g butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 200 g pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions
 

Make the Base

  • Soak the dates for about 15 minutes while you gather all the ingredients. Drain the dates well and then blend them into a smooth paste using a food processor.
  • In a medium bowl, combine white rice flour, tapioca starch, sorghum flour, almond flour, psyllium husk powder and salt.
  • Line a 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Add the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, using a kitchen mixer with a dough hook, or a spoon.
  • Add the date paste and mix until the dough starts to come together. If it’s too crumbly, add cold water one tablespoon at a time.
  • Evenly press the dough into your prepared pan with your hands.
  • Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 15 minutes, until just set.

For the Pecan Topping:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Stir in the chopped pecans, making sure they’re evenly coated with the mixture.
  • Pour the pecan mixture on top of the pre-cooked base
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until the pecan mixture is set and golden brown.
  • Cool the bars completely before slicing.
  • Store these pecan pie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate them for up to a week.
Keyword Gluten Free Baking, gluten free pecan pie bars, pecan pie bars